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adjective
- 1. able to be trusted as being accurate or true; reliable: "clear, authoritative information and advice" Similar Opposite
- 2. commanding and self-confident; likely to be respected and obeyed: "his voice was calm and authoritative" Similar Opposite
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AUTHORITATIVE definition: 1. showing that you are confident, in control, and expect to be respected and obeyed: 2…. Learn more.
1. : having, marked by, or proceeding from authority. authoritative church doctrines. an authoritative decision. an authoritative manner. 2. : possessing recognized or evident authority : clearly accurate or knowledgeable. an authoritative critique. an authoritative source of information. authoritatively adverb. authoritativeness noun. Synonyms.
Authoritative means sure or definitive. When writing a paper, it can be useful to quote from an authoritative source, such as the encyclopedia, but you must also do enough research that you are fluent in your subject and can speak with the authoritative voice only true immersion can produce.
Someone or something that is authoritative gives an impression of power and importance and is likely to be obeyed. He has a commanding presence and a deep, authoritative voice. Her smile was warm but authoritative. Synonyms: commanding, lordly, masterly, imposing More Synonyms of authoritative.
showing that you are confident, in control, and expect to be respected and obeyed: She has an authoritative manner that at times is almost arrogant. containing complete and accurate information, and therefore respected: The book is an authoritative account of the Second World War. Thesaurus: synonyms, antonyms, and examples. agreeing with facts.
Authoritative definition: having due authority; having the sanction or weight of authority. See examples of AUTHORITATIVE used in a sentence.
Definition of authoritative adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
Having or arising from authority; official. An authoritative decree; authoritative sources. American Heritage. Having or showing authority; official. Webster's New World. Of acknowledged accuracy or excellence; highly reliable. An authoritative account of the revolution. American Heritage.
AUTHORITATIVE definition: 1. An authoritative book, report, etc is respected and considered to be accurate: 2. confident and…. Learn more.
1. Having or arising from authority; official: an authoritative decree; authoritative sources. 2. Of acknowledged accuracy or excellence; highly reliable: an authoritative account of the revolution. 3. Demonstrating authority; commanding: the captain's authoritative manner. au·thor′i·ta′tive·ly adv. au·thor′i·ta′tive·ness n.
